For the country to become truly great, Senator Joel Villanueva underscored the need for “exceptional” teachers.
“We must focus on nurturing outstanding teachers, not just good ones,” Villanueva said during the 116th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine Normal University on August 23.
He raised concern about the current state of Philippine education, which he views as critical to the country’s long-term success.
The EDCOM 2 Year 1 Report and the 2022 PISA Report showed significant deficiencies, including poor performance in reading, math, and science.
As a Commissioner on the Second Congressional Commission on Education, the senator advocates for substantial reforms to improve the quality of teacher education and training.
“Research shows that the number one school-based factor in improving student success is a great teacher,” said Villanueva.
“We can nurture great teachers by raising the quality of programs that train teachers to teach,” he added.IMT
